Legislation Details

File #: 22-0358   
Type: Discussion and Possible Action Status: Agenda Ready
Meeting Body: Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee
On agenda: 5/11/2022 Final action: 5/11/2022
Title: Reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judges and Chief Presiding Judge

Title

Reappointment of Phoenix Municipal Court Judges and Chief Presiding Judge

 

Description

This item is for discussion and consideration of reappointment of two Phoenix Municipal Court Judges, each for a four-year term, and reappointment of Judge B. Don Taylor III to an annual term as Chief Presiding Judge, expiring June 30, 2023.

 

THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION. 

 

Report

Summary

The Judicial Selection Advisory Board convened on April 8, 2022 and recommends the following reappointments of Phoenix Municipal Court Judges:

 

  • Judge Tina Solomon as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term that would end on June 29, 2026.
  • Judge Laura Lowery as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term that would end on Sept. 30, 2026.

 

The Judicial Selection Advisory Board also recommends the following reappointment of Chief Presiding Judge:

 

  • Judge B. Don Taylor III as Chief Presiding Judge for an annual term expiring June 30, 2023. Judge B. Don Taylor III is currently serving as a Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a four-year term expiring Feb. 9, 2025.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Phoenix Municipal Court.